anti-skid
3.6
To stop slipping on wet or smooth surfaces
- adjective
- /ˈæn.ti.skɪd/
- Specialized
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antideslizante
- The car is equipped with anti-skid brakes to improve safety on icy roads.
Examples
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Workers installed anti-skid mats in the kitchen to prevent accidents.
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The new tires have anti-skid technology.
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He bought anti-skid shoes for hiking on wet and uneven trails.
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The anti-skid features on this vehicle are impressive.
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The car is equipped with anti-skid brakes to improve safety on icy roads.
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Workers installed anti-skid mats in the kitchen to prevent accidents.
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He bought anti-skid shoes for hiking on wet and uneven trails.
Synonyms
How Slip-Resistant
Surface Forms
anti-skid positive
Morphology
Etymology
Anti-skid comes from the prefix anti- meaning 'against', as in antibiotic, and the word skid meaning 'to slip'. So an anti-skid item is made to stop slipping or skidding and keep people or vehicles safe.